Neuer defends himself after Ecuador's winning goal against Germany

Manuel Neuer expressed frustration during a post-match interview following Ecuador's 2-1 victory over Germany in Group E on June 25. Neuer stated he was not at fault for the second goal scored by Gonzalo Plata, insisting it was a normal play for a goalkeeper. His interaction with a reporter focused on the perception of his positioning at the moment of the goal, demonstrating his belief that he did what was necessary in that situation. The match concluded with the win for Ecuador, putting Germany in a challenging position in the group stage.

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